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Can You Name These 15 Iconic Prom Dresses From Pop Culture? Take The Quiz To Show Off Your Tulle Trivia
What better way to get total prom inspiration than through TV and movie history? Though looking back, most of these gowns were over the top, there was a time we all yearned to wear them to our own proms. Take a look at this ultimate prom quiz and see if you can name these iconic prom dresses from pop culture. And if you happen upon your ultimate prom hairdo or the prom dress of your dreams in the process (I suggest major puffy sleeves) then so be it.
Hint: The color.
Who would be so bold to wear a bright color and polka dots to her prom?
Molly Ringwald (Andie Walsh) in 'Pretty in Pink'
Duh. As if the hair wasn’t enough of a clue.
Hint: Why the flowy dress?
This girl’s hair changed so much on the show that it shouldn’t be a big help to you. But take a careful look at the type of dress she’s wearing…
Bethany Joy Lenz (Haley James Scott) in 'One Tree Hill'
Haley had to wear a loose dress to prom because she was pregnant with Nathan and her first child! She looked like an elegant, pregnant princess.
Hint: This was one of two dresses.
This movie character had the opportunity to attend two proms in the same movie. This satin number was the best, though.
Drew Barrymore (Josie Geller) in 'Never Been Kissed'
This was the dress Barrymore’s character, Josie Geller, wore to her real high school — not the prom where she pretended to be a high school student. This is still my favorite prom dress from any TV show or movie.
Hint: No, she didn't buy her dress like that.
Think of the most drama-filled TV show ever made (IMO), and this should be a no-brainer.
Sophia Bush (Brooke Davis) in 'One Tree Hill'
Her best friend, Peyton Sawyer (played by Hilarie Burton), left Brooke a nice letter on her dress in blacklight. So maybe they weren’t best friends at the time…
Hint: Those sleeves.
Only one person in the history of films would be bold enough to intentionally make a dress with those sleeves.
Tina Majorino (Deb) in 'Napoleon Dynamite'
I actually envied Deb’s style when I first saw Napoleon Dynamite, what with all the collars and side ponytails. But when I saw this prom dress, which she made herself, and those sleeves, she officially became my junior high style idol.
Hint: A purple tuxedo.
She didn’t win prom queen, but she won most unique prom outfit in the whole movie.
Lizzy Caplan (Janis Ian) in 'Mean Girls'
Tell me you got this one!
Hint: Those early '00s spaghetti straps.
Only this type of star would wear a casual dress to her senior prom.
Lauren "LC" Conrad in 'Laguna Beach'
Laguna Beach’s prom was not only the best, but it was super casual. Well, the reality show version of prom was casual at least.
Hint: We're soarin'....flyin'...
…there’s not a star in heaven that we can’t reach!
Vanessa Hudgins (Gabriella Montez) in 'High School Musical 3: Senior Year'
Confession: Every time I watch this movie, I cry.
Hint: It was never fully determined why she won Prom Queen.
But it was probably because everyone thought she’d push them in front of a bus otherwise.
Lindsey Lohan (Cady Heron) in 'Mean Girls'
It’s pronounced Kay-Tee.
Hint: This was during her "innocent phase."
I love when movies have a synchronized dance number that everyone in the high school seems to already know. #ClassroomGoals
Olivia Newton-John (Sandy) in 'Grease'
And then Danny started dancing with her. #RelationshipGoals
Hint: It's not Cinderella
Despite the color of the dress.
Jennifer Aniston (Rachel Green) in 'Friends'
No, it’s just Rachel Green. But if you think about it, her story and Cinderella’s story isn’t that much different…
Hint: This dress is a modern version of its original.
Perfect for some banned dancing!
Julianne Hough (Ariel Moore) in 'Footloose'
How could you forget that country dress?
Hint: She wore this dress when she was a girl...
…not yet a woman.
Britney Spears (Lucy Wagner) in 'Crossroads'
But all she needed was time. A moment that was… hers.
Hint: Did Shakespeare go to prom?
And how many things do I dislike about you?
Larisa Oleynik (Bianca Stratford) in '10 Things I Hate About You'
This is the reason crop top prom dresses are coming back in style.
Hint: Billy looked cute, too.
No surprise he won Prom King.
'Romy & Michele's High School Reunion'
I mean, it’s senior prom. No one’s gonna say no to anyone tonight.
